Gears of War 3 Fourth of July event started yesterday and includes 2x XP in Versus, Beast and Horde modes. There is also a Top Wingman playlist for this event with Alpha rules. The ribbon available is a repeat from the event between Nov 21 and Dec 1 2011.

The following skins are also available for this weekend:
Maverick: Lancer
Viper: Retro Lancer
Goose: Hammerburst
Iceman: Gnasher
Jester: Sawed off

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